Sinks are the cooking zone’s unsung hero, something that is best appreciated at the end of a big, successful dinner party. However, many homeowners still cling to old habits and designs when it comes to choosing their sinks. The double-bowl-sink-plus-drainer is no longer the best choice, now that almost everyone has a dishwasher in their kitchen – and often a butler’s pantry as well.
New materials and different styles mean that the cleaning zone is ripe for reinvention. We take a fresh look at how you can keep your kitchen both clean and beautiful.
where to start
Award-winning kitchen designer Gavin Hepper of Concepts by Gavin Hepper starts with practicality when he specifies the sinks in his designs. “It’s about identifying what is fit for purpose,” says Gavin. “If you’re doing a new kitchen, there’s an expectation that kitchen will be there in 30 years’ time.
